MILLERTON – Jamie Cheney, the Democrat that was preparing to run for state senate against Sue Serino is now running for Congress instead.
Cheney was residing in Rhinebeck when she announced her candidacy to challenge State Senator Sue Serino (R-Hyde Park). When it appeared that the re-drawn senate district would not include Rhinebeck, Ms. Cheney reportedly moved to Millerton. The move was in vain because the new senate district does not include Millerton.
On Saturday morning, Cheney took to Twitter to announce her candidacy for the NY-19 Congressional District, which does not include any portion of Dutchess County, where she lives.
“I am thrilled to announce I am running for Congress in New York’s 19th District,” Cheney’s tweet said. “The newly drawn district brings together the Hudson Valley and Southern Tier, areas that need someone who understands the challenges that today’s families face in small towns and rural communities.”
